This winter, we are running a series of events for creative businesses, visiting boroughs across the county. The programme is delivered in partnership with the Create Growth Programme, led by the Leicester and Leicestershire Business and Skills Partnership. Each session will feature expert-led workshops and masterclasses designed to spark new ideas and support the growth of your creative business.
In this hands-on training fully funded by the Create Growth Programme, small business owners will discover how to use Canva to create professional designs with ease. We’ll cover everything from setting up your brand kit and using templates, to adding animations, transitions, and exploring Canva’s powerful AI features. By the end of the session, attendees will have the confidence to create eye-catching social media graphics, branded content, and engaging presentations that elevate their business.
The session will cover:
- The basics of getting started in canva
- Branding set up
- Template creation
- Ai features
- Animation and Transitions
- Creating presentations
Agenda:
09:30-10:00am- Registration, Networking, and Refreshments
10:00-10:10am- Welcome from De Montfort University
10:10am-13:00pm- Workshop delivery
13:00-13:30pm- Lunch
About your trainer:
"I’m Laura, a Canva Creator and Canvassador. I help small business owners use Canva with confidence to create visuals that strengthen their branding, marketing, and everyday content.
I work closely with entrepreneurs to make Canva a practical part of their business toolkit, whether that’s building consistent branding, designing social media content, or creating visuals for launches, presentations, and promotions.
Through my memberships, courses, and YouTube tutorials, I teach simple, effective design skills that save time, elevate professionalism, and help businesses connect more powerfully with their audience. I also design templates for Canva’s global library, giving thousands of businesses access to ready-to-use, beautifully designed content.
At the heart of my work is one clear goal: to make great design achievable, even for those who don’t see themselves as “creative” so small businesses can grow with more confidence and ease."
